As a sidenote, http://internetslang.com/ is a good resource for all these acronyms. I use it when I come across all these funky abreviations. Especially on Twitter. The website is a little busy, but workable with Jaws.
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 9:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Was WYSIWYG - Stupid computer acronyms Hi Glen & Rick, So, that's what Twain is, & stands for huh?! And, I always thought it was FS Openbook trying to i inject some Bugs Bunny & Elmer Fudd humor! Take care. Mike This email was sent from my iBarstool. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Justice To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Was WYSIWYG - Stupid computer acronyms Yep, knew about Twain. Rick Justice "Old people aren't dumb, they have just forgotten more than younger people have had a chance to learn!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dialup @ 56k" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 5:23 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Was WYSIWYG - Stupid computer acronyms WYSIWYG is just one of many bits of jargon floating around the nerd section of society. Another one of interest is the term TWAIN which describes a driver required for Optical Character Recognition. TWAIN literally means a Tool Without an Interesting Name. Most confusion to normal people, but amusing for nerds. Glen For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
